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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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